What Does Horse Year Energy Mean for Your Growth?

From Shedding to Striding, a Little Woo and a Lot of Wisdom

I'm not the kind of person who puts a lot of stock or energy into the zodiac, Chinese or otherwise. I don't map my life or my business by their predictions, but sometimes I do find it kind of fun and interesting to see what they say. I think paying attention to the zodiac is kind of a habit I picked up from, or maybe a way to remember, my mother Veda. She was a believer in the energy of the stars and other things of mystery. Even though she was a little too "woo" for some, she knew that there was more to this life and this world than we can see. She passed her curiosity on to me.

So, I pay attention, and then go about my business. But every now and then the energy the Zodiac describes seems to be so spot on that even my practical, neuroscience-loving brain tilts its head and says, "OK, that's strangely accurate." That's when I do my best to channel my inner Veda and follow along.

In February, 2026 the Chinese Zodiac shifts from the Year of the Snake to the Year of the Horse. The year that Heather, Danielle, and I fully take on EquineFlow is the year of the horse. Coincidence? Hmm..

For me, this is one of those moments.

The Snake asks us to

shed, release, reassess, and retreat.

The Horse asks us to

move forward, lead, expand, and trust our own momentum.

Tell me that doesn't feel just a little too aligned with what so many of us have been navigating: personally, professionally, and collectively.

So, while I won't be rearranging the pastures based on zodiac charts, I am paying attention. Whether you believe in the mystical side of it or not, sometimes the symbolic shift gives language to something we're already feeling deep inside. It makes us pay attention.

We're ready to move.

Ready to step forward.

Ready to run with what is true.

For me this energy resonates all the way through the work I do, whether I'm guiding teams through leadership work, or welcoming a new wave of EquineFlow trainees who are feeling called to step into their next chapter.

The year of the Snake was about clearing out.

Horse year is about stepping boldly forward.

Woo-woo or not, I'm in.

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What horses teach us about momentum

A while back I was walking into the pasture. The sun was low in the sky, just coming up. The horses were in that half awake state, soft eyes, slow breath, the equine version of "Don't talk to me until I've had my hay."

I expected the usual sleepy saunter over as they saw me ... but that's not what I got. Pogo lifted her head, flicked an ear, and suddenly the entire herd surged forward at once, together, smooth, synchronized, effortless. There was no drama. No second guessing. No "let me check my calendar and get back to you." Just movement.

As they thundered past me I had that unmistakable moment of recognition, the kind that almost feels cosmic. The kind that makes me think of Veda. There's more to this than I can see.

This is Horse energy.

And this is exactly what 2026 is asking of us.

Not frantic. Not pushing. Not overthinking and creating a 27 step plan.

Just clarity.

Direction.

Movement.

Horses don't wait for the perfect moment. They feel the shift, read the field, and respond as a herd. And if you've ever stood in the middle of a pasture when a group of horses decides to move, you know. You can feel that choice in your body.

It's contagious.

It's invigorating.

And it's a reminder that forward motion doesn't have to be complicated. It just has to be true.

As I watched them settle in to a steady rhythm, I thought about the work I've done this year, and people I've worked with. We've all been untangling old patterns, reevaluating direction, shedding limiting beliefs or roles that no longer fit. We've been doing Snake work.

But now? The herd is moving!

And whether you're stepping into a leadership role with more authenticity, or maybe exploring what it might look like to guide others through somatic and equine assisted work, or simply finding your way back to your own intuition, the invitation of the horse is the same.

It is time to trust what you know.

And move!

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Riding in to what's next

So whether you’re a full believer in zodiac energy or you’re just here for the metaphors, the invitation is the same:

Notice what’s shifting.

Trust what’s unfolding.

And let yourself move with it.

You don’t have to sprint.

You don’t have to have every detail figured out.

You just have to take the next honest step, the one your nervous system can hold, the one your body says yes to, the one that feels like it’s carrying you toward something more aligned.

The Year of the Horse is about partnership, presence, and forward motion… and around here, we know a thing or two about that.

Whether you’re exploring how horses can transform your team’s communication and cohesion through Flying Changes, or you’re feeling the pull to deepen your skillset and step into coaching with the next EquineFlow cohort this February, you’re stepping into a season that supports movement, clarity, and growth.

Here’s to a year of braver choices, grounded action, and momentum that feels both powerful and sustainable.

Ride into it.

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Here are a couple of journal prompts for you to consider as we move from Snake to Horse:

1. What have you been able to shed, release, or reassess in 2025? Is there anything you have left to clear out?

2. In which ways do you feel the pull to move forward, lead, expand, and trust our own momentum? What is holding you back?

In Rhythm With the Herd,

Roz Tyburski

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P.S.

If all this talk about horse energy has you feeling a little spark, a tug toward movement, clarity, or change, TRUST that.

You don't have to know the destination.

You just have to be willing to take the next aligned step.

I'll meet you there.

If your team is ready for a reset, more cohesion, clearer communication, and leadership that feels embodied instead of forced, let’s design a custom equine-assisted team experience.

Explore team offerings: www.flyingchangescoach.com

If 2026 feels like the year you finally step into your deeper calling, our next EquineFlow Level 1 cohort begins in February.

It’s the perfect moment to move from curiosity to confidence and from “someday” to “now.”

Reserve your spot: www.equineflownc.com